The Stanislaus County Fair is known for its rides, food and livestock, but those looking for adventurous entertainment can head out to the FoodMaxx Arena this year to see exciting events that feature destruction, larger-than-life trucks and even jousting.

Turlock Academy of Martial Arts is the only Mixed Martial Arts gym in the town of Turlock and owner and black belt instructor Derrick Williams is on a mission to assist the local talent in a unique sport that teaches more than just self-defense and discipline.

Kellen Ireland of Turlock has a dream that is unlike any student-athlete who comes out of the Valley. He has a dream of playing collegiate ice hockey. And not just any, he wants to play at the highest level.

It took Denair's Tony Silveira 16 years to win for the first time, but only one year to do it again as the veteran driver claimed his second consecutive victory in Monday's "Traditional Turmoil" Destruction Derby, presented by the Turlock Lions Club, in the Food Maxx Arena at the Stanislaus County Fair.

They are calling it the "Summer of Soccer" and here is another reason why that statement holds true. Some of the most talented British soccer minds and coaches are coming to Turlock to help mold the next generation.

"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." (Henry David Thoreau) The longer that I've been fishing the more this quote has meant to me. Fishing has and will always be something that I seem to value more as time passes. I was reminded of this by my son last year. He asked to go fishing with me only. Our previous trips were with a friend or two. Admittedly, he's not as obsessed with fishing as I was at his age but he was obviously interested in spending ...

Cindy Kelley entered the world of CrossFit competition two years ago at the age of 49, taking what was essentially a healthy hobby and turning it into a goal-driven source of motivation. She finished eighth at her first Reebok CrossFit Games and second last year, but in the 2015 games, as part of the Women's 50-54 Division, Kelley trumped her past performances with an overall first place finish.